Network jamming : distributed performance using generative music

2010 Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME++ 2010)

Editor

Beilharz, Kirsty, Editor.

Year Published

2010

Place of publication

Sydney, Australia

Publisher

University of Technology, Sydney

Abstract

Generative music systems can be performed by manipulating the values of their algorithmic parameters, and their semi-autonomous nature provides an opportunity for coordinated interaction amongst a network of systems, a practice we call Network Jamming. This paper outlines the characteristics of this networked performance practice and discusses the types of mediated musical relationships and ensemble configurations that can arise. We have developed and tested the jam2jam network jamming software over recent years. We describe this system, draw from our experiences with it, and use it to illustrate some characteristics of Network Jamming.

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ISBN

978-0-646-53482-4

Conference name

2010 Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME++ 2010)